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THE 2025 Business Awards season is underway, with local chambers announcing key dates for entries and gala events.<\/p>\n

The awards are open to businesses across the region, from micro businesses and startups to larger enterprises.<\/p>\n

Ballina business entries close on June 5, with the gala ceremony on August 2.<\/p>\n

Alstonville Wollongbar entries close on June 12, with the gala on July 26.<\/p>\n

Business Lismore entries close on June 26, with the gala on August 9.<\/p>\n

Tweed entries close on June 12, with the gala on August 8.<\/p>\n

Winners from the local awards will progress to the Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards on September 27, and finalists from there will compete in the NSW State Awards on October 29.<\/p>\n

Entry is free and open to businesses operating in the Northern Rivers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE 2025 Business Awards season is underway, with local chambers announcing key dates for entries and gala events. The awards are open to businesses across the region, from micro businesses and startups to larger enterprises. Ballina business entries close on June 5, with the gala ceremony on August 2. Alstonville Wollongbar entries close on June […]<\/p>\n

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